Jay is a small business owner. She owns New Life Farms and Franklin National Transport. Before starting her own businesses, she worked in corporate America. She also served as Catering Director and Special Events Coordinator at the Episcopal School of Dallas.

Jay's campaign for Mesquite City Council Member, District 2 is her first entry into politics.

Supports expanding food access, community gardens, and emergency food delivery systems.

- Supports expanding food access, community gardens, and emergency food delivery systems.

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As of September 18, 2025, Jay Jones’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Said, "Our current councilman has failed us! Absolutely nothing has been done (not even a temporary repair) On our street. We weren’t even put on the city’s streets repair report until I ran for City Council 2025…"

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Jay Jones

Jay Jones is a proud Mesquite resident, mother of four, small business owner, and community advocate dedicated to building a stronger future for District 2. As the owner of New Life Farms and Franklin National Transport, Jay has created innovative programs to fight food insecurity, support families, and strengthen local networks of care. Her experience as a business owner has given her firsthand insight into the challenges entrepreneurs face in Mesquite. She understands the importance of cutting red tape, supporting local businesses, and fostering economic growth that benefits the entire community. Jay has proudly called Mesquite home for her and her children for many years. She has been a small business owner, experiencing firsthand the challenges entrepreneurs face. From navigating city regulations to building strong local networks, she understands the obstacles and opportunities that small businesses encounter in Mesquite. Her entrepreneurial spirit grew even stronger during the pandemic, when she launched several successful businesses, including New Life Farms and Franklin National Transport. Today, at New Life Farms, Jay and her partners remain dedicated to transforming lives through access to nutritious food and opportunities for growth. Beyond her professional and civic work, Jay is most proud of being a mother of four, which fuels her passion to create a healthy, safe, thriving, and opportunity-rich Mesquite for every family.

As of September 18, 2025, Jay Jones did not have a website or any information online.

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Supports partnering with organizations and leveraging public and private resources to create community gardens, food rescue programs, and nutrition education.

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Kenny Green attended Townview Magnet Center High School in Dallas. He earned a business degree from Upper Iowa University. He is married to his wife, Stephanie. He has a stepdaughter and two grandchildren. 

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Kenny is currently a Mesquite City Council Member, District 2. He was first elected in 2019.

Supports increasing entertainment options in the city, such as mini-golf.

- Supports increasing entertainment options in the city, such as mini-golf.

As of September 18, 2025, Kenny Green did not have a website or any information online.

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Kenny Green

Kenny Green is from Dallas, Texas. He attended Townview Magnet Center High School in Dallas. He is pursuing a business degree from Upper Iowa University. He lives with his wife, Stephanie, and his stepdaughter, Makayla, in Mesquite. He is a member of the Church of Christ.

Kenny is currently a Mesquite City Council Member, District 2. He was first elected in 2019 and is currently serving his third term.

Has not yet responded to inquiries about whether the city has considered addressing residents' concerns about traffic speed on La Prada Drive.

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- They work alongside the mayor to manage city departments, including transportation and parks and recreation.
- Council members can be elected to represent specific districts or the entire city at-large.
- The structure of city councils, including the number of members, their terms, term limits, and partisanship, differs by county.

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